Museum of International Folk Art

The Museum of International Folk Art is a museum in Santa Fe, New Mexico, dedicated to folk art from around the world. Its exhibitions display traditional and contemporary folk objects, textiles, costumes and ritual items from diverse cultures.

The museum arranges collections to highlight cross-cultural techniques and themes in folk creativity and supports rotating exhibitions, educational programming and research. The institution is a major center for the study and display of international folk traditions.

The museum is located on Museum Hill in Santa Fe, within the city’s cluster of museums and cultural institutions.

• Global folk collections: Houses international folk art collections arranged thematically to show techniques, materials and cultural contexts from around the world.

• Go in the morning and allow time to visit multiple galleries-Museum Hill clusters several museums within a short walk, so you can combine the Folk Art museum with nearby institutions.
• Check the museum's calendar for scheduled folk‑art demonstrations, workshops and family programs which are often the most informative way to see artisanship in context.
• Use the Museum Hill parking lot and the hill's pedestrian paths for the easiest access; verify seasonal opening hours and any special-event closures on the museum website before you visit.